Chapter 31 Moonlight Revelations

• The night deepened, and the forest was alive with the subtle rustle of leaves and the distant call of nocturnal creatures. The campfire had burned low, casting long, flickering shadows across the faces of the team. Clara and Ethan found themselves sitting a little apart from the others, their conversation more private as they reflected on the night’s events.
• Clara poked at the embers with a stick, her mind clearly preoccupied. “You know, Ethan, when Riley showed up with those snacks, I almost forgot about everything else that’s been going on. Almost.”
• Ethan looked at her with a small smile, his eyes reflecting the firelight. “Well, that’s the idea. Sometimes a little distraction can be the best medicine.”